Faith Works & NewsNovember 5, 2021
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Know Christ! Live Christ! Make Christ Known!
Photo taken recently by Misty Fisher near Florence, Texas
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BAGS TO MATS MEETING AND DEDICATION |
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4TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW – NOV 13 -always free for spectators- |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE FALL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY NOVEMBER 14, 2021 (Information Packet Updated) |
The attached Information Packet was updated on November 5, 2021, to include the Job Descriptions of the new DCOY and DPM called positions (see pages 41-44). All else is unchanged.
Agenda for November 14, 2021, Voters’ Assembly
Opening Prayer
Roll Call and Introduction of New Members
Act on Approval of Minute from May 16, 2021, Voters’ Assembly
Receive and Review 2021 Financial Performance Reports
Receive Oral Report on Capital Campaign V, “Giving Abundantly, Growing Abundantly”
Receive Oral Report on Capital Campaign VI
Review and Discuss Staff, Council, and Committee Reports
New Business
Discuss and Act on Call Description – Director of Music and Parish Administration
Discuss and Act on Call Description – Director of Christian Outreach and Youth Ministry
Discuss and Act on Approval of Proposed 2022 Operating Budget
Conduct Election of Congregational Officers for 2022
Act to Adjourn following Closing Prayer
Closing Prayer
A link to the Council Reports and 2022 Proposed Budget is provided below. If you are unable to view/print the linked documents, you may obtain a copy at the church office.
CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED 2021 FALL VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY PACKET (updated 11-5-21).
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES DUE NOV. 14 |
“Jesus loves you, and so do I!” Just 9 more days to turn in your Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes. CLICK HERE to hear the testimony of Yuri (pictured right) who lived in 14 different orphanages and how the note from another little girl changed her life by helping her trust in the Lord.
To build your own, amazing shoe box for a child in need, CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR EACH AGE GROUP. If you don’t have a shoe box, put everything in a plastic bag, and we will provide boxes. All filled shoeboxes (or bags) need to be turned in by November 14.
It takes $9 to process and ship each shoe box. You can drop some cash in the Sunday School Mission offering basket or write a check to Faith with “Operation Christmas Child” in the memo.
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“ONE NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM” PARTS AVAILABLE NOW. |
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We invite you and your children Sunday, Dec. 12, at the 11:00 AM service. For questions or more information, please contact Jonathan Loesch at 512-863-7332. Thank you! |
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One night. It all comes down to one joyous, miraculous, wonderful night—one special night in Bethlehem—when God sent Jesus to be our Savior! Encourage your child to help share the Good News of Christmas and experience it for themselves! What kind of part would your child like to play? |
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).
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ANGEL TREE GIFTS DUE BEFORE THANKSGIVING |
Christmas gifts, clothing, and contributions are due before THANKSGIVING!!
Blessings on your considerate donations. Thank you.
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WHAT IS IT LIKE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS IN AN INSTITUTION? If you come from a place where no one cares for you, this might be your first glimpse of Christmas joy. Would you help us provide Angel Tree gifts for 80+ girls at the Upbring New Life Children’s Center in Canyon Lake? The TREE and Wish Lists are available at the Ministry Center. MANY NAMES REMAIN to fulfill this mission of love! |
 Contact: Danny Swafford or Angel Tree Committee Members. |
3 WAYS TO HELP: Choose a Name and Make a Monetary Donation Purchase Gift Card(s).
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THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICES |
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: DECEMBER 5th IS COOKIE DAY! THE HELPING HANDS COOKIE SALE IS BACK! |
…make some space in your freezer…
| SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS |
“Surviving the Holidays”Presented by Grief ShareNovember 6, 2021,
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To see a short video as a sample of what you will hear, CLICK HERE.For information and other locations and dates, go to griefshare.org.To connect with someone from Faith on this topic,
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LWML ADVENT SALAD LUNCHEON and DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM |
You are cordially invited
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Devotional Program:
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COMPASS GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL WOMEN STARTS SUNDAY, NOV 14 @ 5:30PM |
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A new Compass Group is starting at Faith Lutheran Church for Professional Women interested in digging into God’s Word while we share the joys and challenges of balancing our personal and professional lives. -
Meets 2nd Sunday of month in Room B116. The next meeting is Sunday, November 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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“THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD: Lessons from Ezra and Haggai,” which highlights God’s longing to dwell among us.
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Contact Jill Meyer or CLICK HERE.
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FAITH LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL |
PRESCHOOL
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What fun things happened at Faith Lutheran Preschool in October?We had a fire safety week, which included a visit from Engine 5. The firemen showed us uniforms and let us see inside the fire truck. We have been learning about our five senses, Fall, and camping. In chapel, we learned the story of Moses from when he was a baby, to listening to God, to saving God’s people, and to receiving the Ten Commandments. In November we will be exploring things related to Fall fruit, Autumn, Thanksgiving, the Gingerbread Man, being thankful, and hearing the stories of Ruth and David. |
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We also decorated pumpkins like a favorite book character and played games at the FLP Fall Festival!
| JOB OPENINGS |
Faith Lutheran Church
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Emerald Cottages is seeking anActivity Director/Community Director Assistant.The job is flexible on days worked (less than 30 hours per week), and the pay is $15/hours. The hours are typically 10-3. (They asked us to share this opening with you. Contact the church office or Emerald Cottages for a complete job description.) |
| LITTLE BLUE |
We have seven days to fill the Little Blue Barrel with money to feed folks at the Caring Place. Look for the Blue Travel Mug in the Narthex this week only.
The Caring Place’s Hunger Free Holidays campaign introduced a “Little Blue Barrel” (Travel Mug) to encourage monetary gifts to the Food Pantry. We are not collecting actual food at this time….just money. CLICK HERE for a link to more information.
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LIFE THOUGHTS FOR LUTHERANS |
November 7- Pentecost XXIV (Proper 27B)– We need neither trust in princes nor fear public opinion (Psalm 146:3-4), as all these things operate and end under our Heavenly Father’s authority. When we cannot care for a child or keep ourselves alive (1 Kings 17:12), we don’t have to surrender to pressures, politics, verdicts, or laws. Instead, we entrust ourselves to Him whose abundance even our afflictions cannot exhaust (1 Kings 17:14-16)—and we invite our neighbors to do the same.
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GROWING ABUNDANTLY / GIVING ABUNDANTLY MONTHLY UPDATE |
The Status of your Current Capital Campaign
“THANKS BE TO ALL”
3-yr Pledged: $ 543,100
Received to date: $ 515,302.99 (as of 10-31-2021)
3-Yr Goal: $ 750,000
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WEEKLY FINANCIAL STATUS UPDATE |
October 31 Sunday Summary
| Income | Sunday Giving1: | $15,583.00 | General Fund |
| Year to Date: | $1,043,063.50 | ||
| Budget | YTD Budget: | $1,073,007.69 | |
| Income vs Budget: | $(29,944.19) | Over (Short) | |
| Attendance | Online2/8:15/11: | 75/199/217=491 | |
| 2021 Avg: | 483 | ||
| Pre-COVID vs COVID: | (73) | Over (Short)3 | |
1 $24,386.54 needed weekly to meet 2021 adjusted budget.
2 This number reflects completed online attendance cards, not views.
3 Pre-COVID, 3/8/2020, average worship attendance was 556.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP LINKS |
CLICK HERE to Join us for Online Worship
Join us for our live stream
on Sunday mornings at 8:15 am,
or on-demand anytime after 9:30 am.
Readings:
Isaiah 25:6-9; (Psalm 149);
Revelation 21:1-6z ; Matthew 5:1-12
CLICK HERE for Adult Bible Study with Pastor Pohland
(Bible Study will be “live” after 7 a.m. Sunday morning.)
| Sun. |
11-7 |
8:15 AM |
Worship Service (LIVE STREAM) |
| Mon. | 11-8 |
9:00 AM |
Prayer Warriors (in person) |
| Tues. | 11-9 |
9:30 AM |
Quilters |
| Wed. | 11-10 | 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 7:00 PM |
Men’s Monthly Breakfast (IHOP) Chrismon Wreath Assembly High School ECHO |
| Thur. | 11-11 |
6:30 AM |
Men of Faith Bible Study |
| Sat. | 11-13 |
11:00 PM |
4th Annual Car Show |
| Sun. | 11-14 |
8:15 AM |
Worship Service (LIVE STREAM) |
* Worship Services are in BOLD print
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MINUTE PRAYERS |
CLICK HERE for October 31-November 6 Minute Prayers
CLICK HERE for November 7-13 Minute Prayers
If you would like to receive a Minute Prayer email every day
(and are not already subscribed), click here.
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is emailed every Friday morning.
Deadline to submit announcements
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Wednesday by 10 am.
Send submissions to: news@flcms.org
Worship Services: Sunday’s at 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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